Moong Dal/ Masoor Dal

(Green Gram Washed/Red Lentil Curry)

30 min

Prep (min)

Katoris

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Vegetarian

Nutrient Information — per 1 Katori

164 Kcal

Energy (kcal)

8.5 g

Protein

20.8 g

Carbohydrate

4.8 g

Total Fats

Amount per diet plan: 3/4 Katori at one time

Ingredients

2/3 cup Red lentil (masoor dal)

2/3 cup Green gram dal (moong dal)

2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped

1 large Onion, finely chopped

2 cm piece Ginger, finely chopped

3 small cloves Garlic, finely chopped

2 whole Green chillies, sliced (optional)

4 tsp Mustard oil

2.5 cups Water, if pressure cooked

2 sprigs Coriander leaves, finely chopped, for garnish

1 tsp Cumin seeds

1/8 tsp Asafoetida (hing)

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tsp Garam masala (freshly prepared)

Use minimal Amount of salt

Method of Preparation

Clean the dal thoroughly under running water and soak it for 30 minutes.

Peel the onion, ginger and garlic and wash them along with tomato and green chilli. Finely chop them.

Pressure cook the soaked dal along with ginger, garlic for 5-7 minutes for one to two whistles on low-medium flame (for moong) and shut off flame before full whistle (for masoor). Open the cooker once the steam is released.

Heat oil in a small pan/karahi, add asafoetida (hing) and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

Add chopped onions and green chillies, saute until it is golden brown. Now, add the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until it is soft.

Remove the pan from the flame and add freshly ground garam masala. Add this baghar (tempering) mixture to the hot dal and stir to mix well.

Serve garnished with coriander leaves.